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US Wage Increases Risk Making Inflation Permanent
Without getting into politics, it is clear that this inflation did not result from a stable, healthy, growing economy. It is not business as usual. Aspects of price pressure results from:
Read MoreDeaf & Hear Alberta: An Open Letter to Alberta Businesses
I don’t need to tell you that communication plays a crucial role in every facet of business. Without communication, people could not share innovative ideas or relay information that could save lives. We rely on communication to book appointments, order products, develop strategies and recruit talent. Communication is essential for survival!
Read MoreCan your culture be your COVID success story?
“What’s your covid success story?” I was taken aback by the question as I hadn’t really considered it. My instant response was, “helping people find themselves as we emerge; helping businesses step away from the starting line that the vaccination gave us and rebuilding corporate culture with forward thinking businesses.” It sounds like I had an answer planned, but this is really how I feel.
Read MoreOur way towards sustainable packaging
Over the past few years, packaging has become ubiquitous in all aspects of daily life and an indispensable element in the food and beverage industry.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Alberta Automobile Insurance Reform
Mandatory automobile insurance coverage will alter how Alberta insurers process vehicle damage claims. Legislation changes enabled direct compensation for property damage (DCPD), which will take effect in Alberta on January 1, 2022.
Read MoreIs it time to reconsider what a successful educational pathway looks like?
Stats Canada indicates that we have seen an average unemployment rate of ~10.5% between March 2020 and November of 2021. As we look ahead to the arduous process of post-pandemic economic recovery, employees need to know what will help them flourish in a transforming job market.
Read MoreBIE February Feature: Dzyne For Life
I have always loved interior design and am constantly asked by family and friends for advice on how to revamp their spaces. I absolutely love it.
Read MoreLaunch a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy that Includes Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees
We have all heard the buzz words – diversity, equity, inclusion. Organizations are moving toward building environments that honour the range of values, cultures, abilities, and disabilities within the workforce. Diversity celebrates the differences between people.
Read MoreBIE January Feature: Navina Yoga
BIE Feature: January Navina Yoga Navina Yoga 5 Years in Business Submitted by Meg Stevenson, Founder and Community Director What’s your story? I was introduced to yoga when I was studying psychology to help mitigate stress from working full time and going to school. It was truly love at first downward dog and it…
Read MoreBIE December Feature: JaxonLabs
BIE Feature: December JaxonLabs JaxonLabs 10 Years in Business Submitted by Tom Jackson, Corporate Director What’s your story? In 2008, Tom was working on a denim brand and an infrastructure management business in Edmonton, Canada. Juggling two very different types of businesses he quickly realized the value of having a strong brand. Beyond the…
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